Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL Certifications

USMAP Apprenticeships

Navy College Programs

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who keep ships ready to sail and fight.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Expect hands-on work outdoors in varied weather, with frequent watches and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve in the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in an outdoor maritime environment.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck and amphibious operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior ship surfaces.
• Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and underway and participate in naval ceremonies.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who keep ships ready to sail and fight.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Expect hands-on work outdoors in varied weather, with frequent watches and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.